Coding Specialist

The US Oncology Network; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M/D/V

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute in Eugene, OR, is seeking a Coding Specialist to join our oncology coding team. Under supervision, you will assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes to charts and reports, supporting the Compliance Program and ethics standards.

This full-time onsite role requires CPC certification, a high school diploma, and medical terminology training. One year of medical coding experience is required; three years is preferred. The position offers benefits and a competitive pay scale.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a course in medical terminology.
• CPC certification required.
• Minimum one year of coding medical experience; three years preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts clinical and demographic information to assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes.
• Identifies principal and secondary diagnoses with accuracy based on standards.
• Codes with 97% accuracy based on QA reviews.
• Records procedures and assigns appropriate procedure codes.
• Requests diagnosis from physicians when information is incomplete.
• Determines and records required medical information.
• Updates coding procedures and coordinates with staff on charts.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical information.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD-10

CPT-4

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Course in medical terminology

Tools

CPC certification

Job description

Coding Specialist Willamette Valley Cancer Institute – Oregon's largest private oncology practice and a member of the US Oncology network – is looking for a

Overview

Coding Specialist Willamette Valley Cancer Institute – Oregon's largest private oncology practice and a member of the US Oncology network – is looking for a Coding Specialist to join the team. Under direct supervision, this individual will perform all medical record coding activities and Assign appropriate diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports. This role will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $21 - $35. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

Employment Type: Full time
Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location: Onsite role in Eugene, OR

Responsibilities

• Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
• Identifies principal and secondary diagnosis with minimal error based on the national based standards.
• Codes with an accuracy of 97% based on QA internal reviews.
• Records all diagnostic procedures and assigns appropriate procedure codes.
• Requests diagnosis from physicians when information is not recorded.
• Determines and records the required medical information.
• Updates coding procedures and guidelines. Works with medical assistants and other staff in coordinating medical information and patient charts.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the medical information contained in each record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a course in medical terminology.
• CPC certification required.
• Minimum one year of coding medical experience required, three years experience medical coding preferred.
• Knowledge of medical records coding procedures and knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.